We've gotten the first decent pick on tomatillos today. They are a tomato relative, with a papery covering. They are like dry, tart tomatoes so you can fry them up like green tomatoes! They are the main ingredient in fresh Salsa Verde, which you may have had while on vacation in Mexico or Central America. We've also picked tomatoes today - we just can't wait any longer. The forecast is fantastic for the next five days and we'd rather they ripen on the vine but we've taken what we can! None are really fully ripe, but should ripen in a few days on your kitchen counter. Remember to turn them every day, so that soft spots don't start where they have contact with the counter! These are heirloom tomatoes, mostly Pink Brandywine and Black Krim. The first will ripen pink, the latter will ripen a dark rusty red. There are a couple of Aunt Ruby's German Green - which stays green with a gold flush and is ready when it softens up - very tasty. They are not pretty: weather fluctuations have caused cracking around the stem but it is cosmetic! A heartbreaking amount have gone straight to the garbage can because they were too cracked, too soft or leaking. It's hard to throw something out when you've been babying it since February! On the 'upside', we've ripened a few on the counter and they are soooooo tasty!

We're also going to be doing bigger bundles of carrots this week and next! Eat the smaller ones now, and prepare the bigger carrots for storage! Here's a great link for storing carrots! Properly prepared, fresh carrots will store in the refrigerator for three to four months, but bigger sizes are best! The same can be said for beets, and you'll all get some good bundles next week! And don't forget to eat your carrot tops! We've posted before about this but here's another link with some recipes for carrot greens!

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Down at Aagaard Farms we are busy planting, growing and tending gardens, chickens, goats, pigs and more! We sell direct to our customers through a Community Supported Agriculture program for families who don't have time or space to grow their own produce.
We practice sustainable growing using organic practices. Our desire is to bring fresh, naturally good food from our farm to your table. We are excited to share what's happening on the farm ... here on THE VINE!